
Joe Bell
Redemption is a journey you can't take alone.
Directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green
Produced by Nine Stories Productions, Argent Pictures
A grief-stricken father's cross-country walk becomes an intimate meditation on loss, redemption, and the bonds between parent and child.
The true story of a small town, working class father who embarks on a solo walk across the U.S. to crusade against bullying after his son is tormented in high school for being gay.
Genres
Questions people ask
Is Joe Bell sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.
Is Joe Bell scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
Is Joe Bell violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
Does Joe Bell end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 58% of films.
Is Joe Bell easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like Joe Bell, and what each one shares →
Like Joe Bell
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Joe Bell
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Joe Bell, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Joe Bell, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Joe Bell, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































